Tractorpoint Search for

tractorpoint.com - The leader in Tractors from Compacts, to Utility, to Full Size Tractors! Kubota, John Deere, New Holland, Kioti, Case/IH, and Others. Keywords=Compact Tractor, Kubota Tractors, Kioti Tractors, JD, John Deere Tractors, New Holland, Case Boomer, Used Tractors, Classifieds, Dealer Directory, Tractor Pictures / Images

parts | discussion | photos | podcast | reviews | specs | dealers | classifieds | contact | faq | myProfile | home Login Now | Sign Up

Search for =

Topic

Murf's trick does work well. Yes you spray into the air intake. This is one OLE trick I learned before I learned the wise Murf. My brother thought I was crazy when his Allis Chambers would not crank and I asked for his WD 40, helps with cold temps and will also work with small gas engines.

How to bleed injectors after running out of fuel
Parts and Repair
Replies 18 Post by kthompson

Right now own three Kubotas. Bought my first almost 21 years ago. It is for sale now but only as my need for that size tractor has passed. If you pay attention to the professional tractors users, farmers being the ones I know the best, seldom trade due to the age. They trade due to hours or to upgrade or normally larger but sometimes smaller (me), serious issue with it something along those lines.

How often to Buy New Kubota Tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

On my mother in laws house it is about 1600 square feet with one car carport. I had four roofing contractors look at it and three had the same recommendations and the other said it needed new sheeting. For that one was even $9,000. To do basic shingle removal and replace up to two sheets sheeting in the price. New boots and flashing. The price without new sheeting was about $7,800. This is with 30 year singles.

I would suggest at least a second quote. Both in writing and check them out.

How do you know if you need a New Roof
Home Improvement
Replies 19 Post by kthompson

Bonzoer, interesting thought you have there. Would that also prevent the dash lights from working?

hog...When you say NO Fire anywhere...then I would begin at the battery itself and keep testing for power till I found where it ended.

New Holland TL100A starting issue
New Holland Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

First, Murf is the one who beat into my head...first you soil test. Then would read another of his post to see...first you soil test. Well you know he was and still right on that.

Depending on where you are you will find those local farm co-ops or farm supply stores will have guys who spread the lime or bulk fertilizer for hire even easy for us "fat boys". Your 120,000 square feet is near three acres, your issue on hiring it is that is not very large compared to farm land where they normally are spreading so you may have issue with getting them to spread that small of area. Also you need to consider will a loaded truck be a problem in your yard.

Why soil Testing is a Waste of Money
Garden and Landscape
Replies 8 Post by kthompson

I am sorry but as I hit submit forgot this: you may know this and if you do great but if not don't want an accident. DO NOT REMOVE THE HOSES with the loader raised. It will fall and spraying fluid as it does. Hyd oil under pressure is dangerous.
Lower the front end loader full and have the bucket flat also. Cut off the tractor and break the pressure which means work the loader lever each direction to release the pressure,would do 2 or 3 times.

New Holland TC33D keeps wanting to tip forward
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by kthompson

If the tractor is new to you and you are new to tractors are you changing gears to climb the hill or to make turns? You may be using to high a gear for the grade or the turn.

If that is not it but the engine is dropping rpms can understand the air filter but not sure how the hydraulic oil filter could have an impact on it's speed. But with it losing power climbing a grade or making turns think you may have a fuel issue. First check the water separator and drain if there is water in it. Be sure you have a good flow from the fuel filter as there may be trash in the tank moving over the outlet with the grade or slope of the machine changing n grades or in turns.

JD 5510 Losing Power only on inclines
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

Anyone know what happened with Iowafun?

Well when I first posted here had recently bought a Kubota M6800 that I wanted a boom mower for. As some others have posted began changing towards retirement last fall as I said good by to the last of farming, at least the raising of the crop. The M6800 was hauled to a friends lot for sale this past Saturday. Did find a good boom mower at a great deal and have sold it to a nephew as will no longer have tractor larger enough for it.

Art as you travel I-95 you will pass about 50 miles to my west as you pass Florence SC. I never did get the second rear remote for my M6800 but did not make that mistake with my next two tractors. always found your advice short to the point and right on. If you ever will be taking a slow trip and would like to meet give me notice and would like to. Would be very willing to meet you along I 95. Kenneth

Remembering when I joined TP
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 18 Post by kthompson

No idea where I have read the simple instruction to retract all cylinders possible. That pushed the oil from cylinder back to the transmission or tank as the case maybe. If you were to remove the front end loader how would you change the oil in it? You want to change as much of the oil as you can when you do change it.

CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL WITH LOADER ON
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

I understand it also protects it from the really cold freezes.

Snow here is a holiday...and we have many from snow country who retire here. They are often shocked to see brown grass in the winter here. Oh that is ugly. Seems they did not realize their northern grass had also turned brown but with a white blanket on it.

When they learn they have rye grass over seeded giving them lush green lawn year round they are happy till they learn it must be cut year round,

Snow can be good for your Lawn
Garden and Landscape
Replies 4 Post by kthompson

Had planned to burn at least two of my piles of cut trees that are about 15 feet tall. However the just over 4 inches of rain Friday afternoon and over the night shall I say washed that out. Needed to mow the road ditch but same rain stopped that.

So I got to prove to my wife it only takes two months or is it three to get the front porch post wrapped. Well all but one, had a aluminum wrap that was bent.

What are you working on This Weekend
Everything and Anything
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

Reading this brought back some memories that have been brought back to life in last few days. The damage that Hurricane Matthew brought showed itself again today as found a leak in my mother in laws house from damage to the roof from then. Twisted the loader on my tractor removing tree off that roof and replaced with upgraded loader. Have that tractor for sale, think sold it yesterday. As to the hay, decided last year I was old enough to retire from farming with the need to invest about $100,000 in barn and some hay equipment to remain in the hay business. That is reason the tractor was for sale.

Had to hire the washing of our house...too busy and has not slowed up yet. Hope you got all your task done

What is on your Spring Projects List
Tractor Projects
Replies 8 Post by kthompson

rfkuka,

I loaned my B2610 to my brother and when I picked it up had problem with the mid pto level not lining up properly. Not enough to be in gear but just a slight amount of pressure on the level solved it. Thought when you get it home fix and on the way home thought leave it alone...a person who does not know about it will have to hunt and peck to start the tractor...has worked well.

kubota B7800- no power on starter solenoid wire
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by kthompson

I am reading this having the impression you have not had it long. OK the fluid is full.<br>
<br>
I am assuming you just pulled the dip stick or sight gauge on knowing the fluid is full. <br>
<br>
If that is all you did it may be full but could have issue with clogged filter or filters or even contaminated hyd oil. <br>
<br>
If you are not sure the fluid and filters have been changed recently like last 100 hours or run time change it to begin with. Would say do the same with the engine oil and all filters, air and fuel.<br>
<br>
Find out if there is a screen in the tank that needs to be cleaned also. A dealer ship should be willing to tell you. If you buy the filters there have no doubt they will. Matter of fact if you are needing to change the fluids and filters stop they and tell them what you having going on and ask them if not that any thoughts. <br>
<br>
If this is not your issue have no idea. <br>

1999 ford 2120 compact Hydraulics
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

Did you get your mower fixed?

J D 955 restarting problem
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by kthompson

Great improvement. Just open my first this way and it sure does work better for ME.

Subscription Alert Changes
Website Operations Howto
Replies 2 Post by kthompson

[QUOTE=PaulChristenson;199231] One of these are better...https://ibexequipment.com/equipment/power-harrows/ibex-tx41-power-harrow/ [/QUOTE]

What kind of price is it? Bet it would work good if limited rocks and roots.

Is a tiller a good tool for lawn renovation
Operating and Attachments
Replies 11 Post by kthompson

Good memories here. Does Frank still make it to TP? We exchange letters about once a year but this year think twice. Wow things are speeding up for me.

My youngest son in law is considering leaving his current job where he writes programs for a phone company and going to an independent work. All he could say is the gross income is better.

As to people moving here from up North, neighbor who moved here from western Maryland told me this week, wow they are moving in here really fast! Yes they are. When we moved here 20 years ago a tractor or combine going by was common. Now they are rare. I feel like Daniel Boone, not enough elbow room.

Commuting 335 miles to work
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 12 Post by kthompson

Had a friend here years ago who told me the proper pattern to leveling a yard. You go in over lapping circles, well not really circles more like ovals. Got a great laugh on him. Ole Jeff passed a few years later but his advice holds.

Run in circles, ovals what ever works for your lawn with over lapping with your fine leveling equipment. Even with box blade it can help. I very much use over lapping with a rear blade.

Best way to level Lawn
Tractor Projects
Replies 16 Post by kthompson

My 16 year old grandson has learned, if your pants are on your knife is in them.

When I went to school BOYS all carried a knife. It was a must have tool, still is. At same time a gun rack in a pickup (two wheel drive pickup with factor rims and so forth) your hunting gun was safe in it and if a teacher asked about the gun they normally liked guns.

Sad how times have changed.

As to the Kershaw they make some very fine knifes. Bought an easy open one and did not understand how easy it was and how to carry it safely and that ended my toting it. Still a fine knife.

Handy things to have in your Pocket - New Pix by jobone
Photos
Replies 3 Post by kthompson